The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 June 1995 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 22, 1995

| EDITORIAL I

IT DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN! 1 Soon we will be celebrating our nation’s birthday ... a day of happiness and festivities. Over the years, the 4th of July < has become a celebration filled with games, activities, carnival rides, parades, personal and community celebration and of course fireworks! However, these things do not just come about by themselves. Someone once wrote, “behind every good many there is a woman”. Well, not being sure of that, we do concede that behind every good 4th of July celebration there is a lot of work and effort, usually by a chosen few people. This year is no exception, in fact it might be a little more obvious locally than in the past. Walkerton, North Liberty and Potato Creek State Park will all have fireworks. In addition, other activities will be included for your entertainment at all three spots. And behind each of these programs is some hard working people, who not only , plan the events, but must also carry them out. In Walkerton the usual carnival rides and booths will accompany the celebration. There will be a kiddie parade, games and contests for the kiddies, a king and queen contest, booths, a church service, ball games, food, the Walkerton Canadian Bagpipers will perform, and of course the grand finale of fireworks, which Walkerton has been noted for over the years. At North Liberty, the parade is the highlight of the day until dusk and their grand display of fireworks. At Potato Creek State Park, fireworks will be held on Saturday, following a performance of the “Jump Start Band” at 8:30 p.m. Along with all the other interests and things to do, Potato Creek will be a busy place over the holiday weekend. And, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, no admission will be charged at the gate. However, the Lakeville Lions Cub will be taking donations throughout the day and evening to help offset the cost of the fireworks, which they co-sponsor with the park. All three of these programs, especially the two in the towns, have to thank a few hard-working people who make it all possible. The Friends of the Fourth in Walkerton; the North Liberty Volunteer Fire Department; and the Lakeville Lions Club along with the Potato Creek State Park, spend more than just dollars to make this happen. Planning and execution is a lot of work. At all three locations, donations are accepted and very welcome. If you appreciate the effort these people put out for your enjoyment and pleasure, a donation at the events or in the firemen’s boots in North Liberty, along with their money raising raffles and other events, sure helps and will make it easier for these programs to continue. Plan now to enjoy these local celebrations and don’t be shy about helping out in any way you can.

“Dear Concerned & Disappointed” As a membe of the Friends of the Fourth, I would like to express the committee’s appreciation to the Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department for all the time and effort they have given us to present the finest fireworks display in this area. As you know, people come from the entire area to see our fireworks. Setting off the mortars is a dangerous and frightening task, and the firemen have taken on the responsibility without complaint. We have been lucky that no one has been seriously injured. In these days of lawsuits, liability is a big issue. We are not the only town affected by the possibility of being sued. No one wants to live with the fear of losing everything because they volunteered to help someone. You may not be aware, but liability is the reason we had to move the celebration from Place Park. Liability can affect any one of us. As a committee, we support 100% whatever decision the firemen make regarding the fireworks. We know they will still be at the school to handle any emergency that might arise. J ust be happy for them that they might be able to spend some of the day with their families. Consider the word firefighter. Webster defines firefighter as one who fights fires, but they do so much more. They will also do their best to save your belongings, and possibly your life. I feel very confident in our firefighters. I would

trust them with my life. Walkerton is lucky to have such dedicated individuals volunteering their time to protect us. Being on a committee, I know how hard it is to get people to volunteer. These men have volunteered their time and energy where it is most important. Sometime, when you see them, why don’t you let them know you appreciate what they do? Once again, I will ofvfer my challenge. Os you would like to volunteer, call me at 586-7530. I know a great committee that can use your help! Mary Ann Frame A Friend of the Fourth “It’a Here” Well summer is here and is it ever here. What happened to Spring? Just a few days ago the weathercasters were crying for warm weather. This brings up the fact that the majority of weathermen can’t forcast the weather. They tell you that no rain is in sight, all the while it is pouring outside. Now they are hollering that they need a Doppler System, whatever that is. I have always thought that the best approach to telling the upcoming weather was to look outside into the sky and feel the air around you. But I’m not a weatherman and I don’t have all the charts to not understand. Now the local stations have gotten volunteer weather spotters. I guess that’s so they don’t have to go out of their air-conditioned rooms to observe the conditions themselves.

Are there any people, male or female, interested in forming a softball league for adults? Are any of you business people interested in sponsorship? Give Little Joe at Little Joe’s Pizzeria a call. I didn’t realize that there hasn’t been an adult league for three years. The Pumpkin Festival committee will be meeting on the 28th of June at 8:00 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce Office, to get ready for the Fourth of July activities. We are entering the North Liberty Parade and we will have a booth at the Walkerton Festivities. There will be coffee and doughnuts. Be there, please. Remember that all animals, including cats need a lot of water during the hot weather. It seems that I spend at least an hour a day putting out fresh water for our pets and pests. Keep cool. Sincerely, Nedra Williams

^^You^GoodHealthl by Paul G. Donohue, M.D. I

DEAR DOCTOR DONOHUE: My blood pressure is 164 over 84. Is this high for an 84-year-old man? Does potassium have anything to do with it? DEAR READER: The numbers for interpreting blood pressure change from time to time, reflecting new survey findings and new views on what is acceptable for health. New sets of limits were recently promulgated, triggering a new round of reader mail such as yours. The most recent change lowered accepted numbers, establishing upper limits for normal pressure at 140 over 90. Exceeding either of those numbers places the patient in the “high blood pressure” category. But much still depends on individual variations. Hk B ■ Hi - With all this in mind, let’s look at your numbers: 164 over 84. The first number, the systolic, is high. The second, the diastolic, is fine. Most doctors try to correct high numbers through such lifestyle changes as weight loss, exercise and limits on alcohol and salt. Yes, potassium is important. It has a pressure-lowering effect. Good sources of potassium include bananas, cantaloupes, oranges, yogurt, sweet potatoes, beets, tomatoes, lima beans, broccoli, cucumbers, peas, potatoes and citrus juices. Systolic pressure is the pressure taken during the pumping of the heart. Diastolic pressure is that taken between beats. The systolic number reflects pressure in arteries due to pumping action. The diastolic number reflects pressure in arteries as they constrict to fine-tune flow throughout the body. Both numbers are important and need to be kept within normal limits. You can find a more in-depth discussion in the blood pressure booklet I’m sending you. Others can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 4-WS, Box 5539, Riverton, N.J. 08077-5539. Enclose $3 and a self-addressed, stamped (55 cents), No. 10 envelope. DEAR DOCTOR DONOHUE: I was recently prescribed erythromycin to treat a respiratory infection. The drug made my stomach hurt, and soon after finishing the medicine, the infection returned. The doctor then prescribed clarithromycin. It didn’t hurt my stomach, and after three weeks the infection is still gone. Why didn’t the doctor prescribe the clarithromycin in the first place? DEAR READER: Did you notice the price difference? Clarithromycin is many times more expensive than erythromycin, which often works as well.

MEMORIES .... ; FROM OUR FILES

1985 KOONTZ LAKE FESTIVAL JUNE 28 - 30 — The 4th Annual Koontz Lake Festival will be held on June 28, 29 and 30 with the many activities and events planned for the entire family. There will be parades, kiddies games and contests, mud wrestling, arm wrestling, water ball fights, tug of war, pony pull, dancing, good food, the Old Mill Run, arts and crafts, a church service, and boat parade as well as concessions, bingo and carnival rides. APPOINTMENT CHANGES IN METHODIST CHURCHES — Appointment changes for 105 United Most doctors try the less expensive drug first. DEAR DOCTOR DONOHUE: What is the life expectancy with Alzheimer’s disease? Do people actually die from it? DEAR READER: The range of life expectancy after diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease varies widely. Do people die from Alzheimer’s? It seems to be a matter of semantics. Most Alzheimer’s patients die because the body has weakened to a point where infections such as pneumonia cannot be fought off. Your other questions are answered in my new Alzheimer’s disease booklet. It is available by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 47-WS, Box 5539, Riverton, NJ. 08077-5539. Enclose 3 and a self-addressed, stamped (55 cents), No. 10 envelope.

nji^WeeMnHistor^

On June 25, 1876, George Armstrong Custer and 264 soldiers of the 7th Cavalry were killed in Custer’s famous “Last Stand” at the Battle of the Little Big Hom in Montana during the Sioux Indian War ... June 22-23, 1922, violence erupted during a coal-mine strike in Herrin, 111., resulting in 36 deaths, 21 of them non-union miners ... June 22,1937, Joe Louis knocked out James J. I Braddock to become the world I heavyweight boxing champion ... June 25,1938, a national minimum wage was enacted ... June 21,1943, a race riot in Detroit left 34 people dead, 700 injured ... June 21,1943, a race riot in the Harlem section of New York City resulted in six deaths ... June 22, 1944, the G.I. Bill of Rights was signed, providing benefits for veterans ... June 20, 1947, the Taft-Hartley Labor Act which curbed strikes was vetoed by President Truman; Congress subsequently overrode the veto ... June 25,1950, the United Nations called for troops to restore peace in Korea ... June 19, 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for conspiring to commit wartime espionage ... June 22, 1964, three civil rights workers were reported missing in Mississippi ... June 2325, 1967, President Johnson met with Soviet Premier Aleksei Kosygin at Glassboro State College in New Jersey, agreeing not to let any crisis push them into war... June 25, 1973, John Dean, a former Nixon counsel, told a Senate hearing that President Nixon, his staff and campaign aides, and the Justice Department all had conspired to cover up the facts of the Watergate case ... June 22, 1994, a breakthrough occurred in the standoff between the U.S. and North Korea over the issue of nuclear weapon manufacturing when President Clinton and North Korea accepted former President Jimmy Carter’s plan, which included resumption of high-level talks between the two countries; North Korea also agreed to essentially close the disputed nuclear complex at Yongbyon during the duration of the talks... June 22,1994, the United Nations Security Council approved a French intervention plan in Rwanda ... June 23, 1994, French forces crossed from Zaire into Rwanda with the objective of protecting civilians from the fighting forces.

Methodist ministers have been an-H nounced during the annual session B of the denominations North Indianaß Conference held in May. Locallyß in the South Bend District, Chesterß Mayflower, Walkerton, was ap-^ pointed to the Winchester Unitedß Methodist Church which is in theH Muncie District. Tom Bowman, H from Anderson Noble Street, is theH new Walkerton United MethodistH pastor and Arthur Heemer, Tee-H garden minister, was appointed toH Maple Grove United MethodistH Church, South Bend District. WALKERTON HIGH SCHOOIB CLASS OF 1935 were celebratingß their 50th reunion on Saturday,■ June 15. Present were Eudora^B (Zahm) Stillson, Gaynale (Ullery)B| McKesson, Janis (Houser) Hostet-|H ter, Audrey (Lewis) Solmos, MaryH^ (Barney) Woodfell, Sarah (Betz)^B Wolfe, Grant Bellinger, RobertH Awald and Albert VanWanZeele. I THE CLASS OF 1960 OF WALK® EERTON HIGH SCHOOL cele-H brated their 25th class reunion onH Saturday evening, June 15. Pres-B ent were Diane (Gindelberger)H| Henry, Lois (Cudney) Davis, Bar-H| bara (Jasinski) Betz, Marilyn (Seid-^H ers) Brantley, Kathy (Knowlton)^B Delaney, Sally (Myers) Petro, Su-^K san (Burch) Urbin, Linda (Putman)H| Carey, Carol (Patrick) Buettner, Carole (Richey) Bannwart, Janice^E (Hershberber) Berrier, Linda|B (Huhnke) Relos, Kay (Smith) La-H shua, Tom Reed, Dale Scarbrough, B Jim Miller, Max Ochs, Cail Shores,■ Mike Spinsky and Robert Cripe. I 1970 THREE FROM AREA AT BOYsM STATE — James Russell Hart-^H south, Walkerton, James A. Lute,B| Walkerton, and Gary E. Halt.B North Liberty, attended Hoosierß Boys State at Indiana State Uni-HB versity last week. FOUR TO ATTEND 4-H® ROUND-UP AT PURDUE — Lorenß Capek, Mark Malstaff, Deniscß Groves and Lennie Smith, from the® Lincoln Twp. 4-H Club will bej amont some 3,000 strong congre-H gated at Purdue University onß June 30 - July 2 for this year’sß roundup. AT DAVE & RAY’S — CharcoalH grill meats: Chuck Steaks, lb. 69c;8 Rib Steaks, lb. $1.09; Smoked PorkS Chops, lb. $1.09; Pork Steak, Ibß 59c; Semi-boneless Hams, lb. 69c;H Whole Chicken, lb. 29c; Chase &H Sanborn Coffee, 2-lb. can $1.39; AIIB Flavors Ice Cream, ‘/j gal. 59;8 Bonnie Bread, 5 1-lb. Ivs. 89c;B Banquet Pot Pies, each 19c; Ban-B quet dinners, each 39c. 1945 LOCAL FARMERS GROWS SAMPLE LIMA BEANS — FoutH local men have each agreed to growH a small quantity of lima beans as anß experiment for one of the largeH packing companies who is interest- H ed in finding a new location for aH packing plant. Seed has beenH furnished by the company and theß growers are to supply the company H with a sample of the product when® harvested. Men who are con-H ducting the experiement are Har-H old Rensberger, Harry Mechling.H Paul Drake and Richard Anderson. I A similar experiment was con-H ducted last summer when a group H of Walkerton businessmen at-H tempted to raise a quantity ofH carrots and beets. Although theH project did not turn out as success-B ful as desired, due to bad weather H and a shortage of help, the product H raised was satisfactory. About 65 H tons of carrots were shipped to the H Beechnut Packing Company at H Canajoharie, New York, and theH Nutritional Research Laboratories H at South Whitley, Indiana. TheH Beechnut Company wrote upon re- ■ ceipt of the carrots: “The carrots H were of excellent quality. TheyH were the right size for processing, ■ waste was extremely low and they B arrived in very good condition. H